La place des femmes en tant que moteur du développement n'est plus à démontrer. Je souhaite rendre un hommage particulier au Secrétaire général et à la Vice-Secrétaire générale pour avoir renforcé le rôle des femmes au sein de l'ONU.

In the Democratic Republic of Congo impunity prevails and, despite the presence of United Nations forces, outrageous and unacceptable crimes аге committed against civilians, particularly women and children. The reconstruction of Haiti after the terrible earthquake last January, which affected also UN personnel, is taking place under dramatic conditions.

A fundamental precondition for socio-economic development rests on a process of social inclusivity - with the human rights at its core. As a member of the United Nations Human Rights Council, Mauritius is firmly committed to the safeguard and protection of the human rights both at the national and international level.

We commend the work of the UN in the promotion of gender equality and welcome the creation of a unified gender entity…This fall we also mark the 10th anniversary of the UN Security Council Resolution 1325 on women, peace and security.

Our foreign policy has always reflected high priority on gender equality. This year we celebrate that 95 years have passed since women gained the right to vote, and 30 years ago a women was first elected President. For the first time, our Government is now led by a woman… Iceland will be a strong supporter of UN Women, as we have been through the transitional phase.

Par conséquent, la majeure garantie que l'Organisation des Nations Unies continuera d'accomplir sa mission historique de maintenir unis et de coordonner tous les États en vue des objectifs communs de la paix, de la sécurité et d'un développement humain intégral pour tous, sera donnée par une référence constante à la dignité de tous les hommes et femmes et par son resp

We applaud the decision of the General Assembly for having established the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and Empowerment of Women, and we are pleased that its first Head will be Dr. Michelle Bachelet.

Par ailleurs, le programme du Desarmement, Demobilisation et Reinsertion (DDR) des ex-combattantsconnait des avancees appreciables dans la partie Nord-ouest et du centre du territoire.

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Women's rights and gender issues are an essential part of human rights. The women's rights agenda supports and strengthens the overall effort of human rights implementation.

The United Arab Emirates has enacted numerous national legislations and decisions with the view to advancing women in the United Arab Emirates. Our government will continue its efforts in this regard in order to ensure that all obstacles to the protection and advancement of women are removed, and increase their participation in the decision-making process at all levels.